Kappler University

Two Day On-Site Workshops

Kappler University Workshop is a two day training session at our corporate campus. This hands-on Hazmat activity session is challenging and rewarding for any attendees at any level of experience.

Located near Lake Guntersville, Kappler offers a unique training experience in a scenic mountain-lakes setting.

Kappler University Workshop is a two day training session at our corporate campus. We cover a lot of information in the two days you are here including Kappler Fabrics overview, comprehensive Technical Information, product Features & Benefits, a plant tour, and much more. This hands-on Hazmat activity session is challenging and rewarding for any attendees at any level of experience.

Kappler provides delicious lunches, dinners and entertainment. All we ask is that you cover travel expense to and from our facility. Weather permitting, entertainment activities include a scenic sunset boat tour on Lake Guntersville with a visit to the famous "bat cave”. You will leave with a wealth of knowledge about Kappler — the company and our products — plus invaluable technical training. Please contact us for more details on reserving a spot at our Kappler On Site Workshop — call Customer Service at 1-800-600-4019 or email us.

Schedule Of Events

Wednesday Afternoon Arrival at Wyndham Garden Inn - Guntersville, AL

5:15 p.m.

Dinner

Thursday

7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

Arrive at Kappler Training Center

Continental Breakfast

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Kappler Terminology

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Kappler History

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Fabrics, Seams and Styles

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

EPA Levels of Protection

9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Hands-On Training

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hazard Assessment

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch

12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Technical Topics

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Operations Overview

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Plant Tour

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Product Features and Benefits

5:15 p.m.

Dinner

Friday

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Arrive at Kappler Training Center

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

New Products

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Team Hazmat Responses Leakanator

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hazmatch Demonstration

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Team Meetings Scenarios

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Wrap Up and Lunch

2018 On-Site Workshop Dates

Please contact Becky Early with any concerns or preferences that you may have. Also, if you will need transportation to/from airport, when you plan to arrive in Guntersville and confirm dinner on Wednesday evening. Becky can be reached at (256) 505-4072 or by email.

Location, Logistics & Pricing

Kappler University sessions are held in a dedicated training facility on Kappler's corporate campus in Guntersville, Alabama. Each session can accommodate up to 20 attendees. 8-hour and 10-hour classes are completed in two days. All course materials, snacks, drinks, and a lunch are provided. All classes will include a tour of the Kappler R&D and manufacturing facilities.

What They're Saying...

We strive to make training interesting and informative, and we always appreciate your feedback.

Here’s what Cptn. Joe Bradley, of Billerica Fire Department had to say about the Kappler Roadshow:

"I can honestly say that was the best training we have received on PPE"

Warning: This information is based on technical data that Kappler believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. The website will contain Kappler’s most up-to-date product information, and customers who receive pamphlets, brochures or other literature should be aware that such “hard copy” information may not be as current as the information on Kappler’s website. Customers also should recognize that there are uses, environments and chemicals for which Kappler products, garments and/or fabrics are unsuitable. It is the responsibility of the user to review available data and verify that the product, garment and/or fabric is appropriate for the intended use and meets all specified government and/or industry standards. Also, the customer should review all available information on the website to understand the uses – and limitations – on ALL products, garments and fabrics which Kappler makes available.